Packaging Engineer

Job description

Welcome to Haleon. We’re a purpose-driven, world-class consumer company putting everyday health in the hands of millions. In just three years since our launch, we’ve grown, evolved and are now entering an exciting new chapter – one filled with bold ambitions and enormous opportunity. Our trusted portfolio of brands – including Sensodyne®, Panadol®, Advil®, Voltaren®, Theraflu®, Otrivin®, and Centrum® – lead in resilient and growing categories. What sets us apart is our unique blend of deep human understanding and trusted science. Now it’s time to fully realise the full potential of our business and our people. We do this through our Win as One strategy. It puts our purpose – to deliver better everyday health with humanity – at the heart of everything we do. It unites us, inspires us, and challenges us to be better every day, driven by our agile, performance-focused culture. Packaging Engineer - Dungarvan Are you energized by a packaging technology role that allows you to enhance your project management skills in a state-of-the-art production environment? If so, this Packaging Engineer role could be an exciting opportunity to explore. As a Packaging Engineer you will be responsible for all pack design changes (New Product Introductions (NPIs), Product Transfers, and Site Changes) in support of pack changes and packaging supply goals for local Haleon and External Supply Pharma sites. This role will provide YOU the opportunity to lead key activities to progress YOUR career. These responsibilities include some of the following: Responsible for technical Pack Design (primary, secondary and tertiary) activities for global supply, including pack concept development for pack changes raised through service and transformation board direction support agile request (Global Pack Management/GPM System transactions) Provide pack tech resource to site projects (packaging equipment, value engineering, pack design change, material changes, etc.) Co-ordinate line trials on site with local resource Create appropriate Design of Experiments (DOE) and qualification plans for packaging material system development/qualification Create and/or approve component specifications and drawings Provide support for problem resolution involving packaging components at sites (technical expertise and working with suppliers) Create and maintain packaging component drawings, specifications, and Bills of Material. Document all necessary packaging qualification testing of packs and pack components required for Sites, External Supply, Pack Standards, and Transformation activities Contribute to site Change Controls to determine activities required with regards to packaging changes. Provide technical support to assessment and qualification of component supplier-initiated changes to materials and/or manufacturing processes. Why you? Basic Qualifications: We are looking for professionals with these required skills to achieve our goals: Bachelor’s degree in packaging, engineering or related field 5 or more years of experience in packaging 2 or more years of experience in pharmaceutical packaging Experience with packaging component materials and processes (foils, plastics, glass, board, varnish, glues, inks, etc.) Preferred Qualifications: If you have the following characteristics, it would be a plus: Strong interpersonal and communication skills and Demonstrated ability to work effectively across a diverse customer base Awareness of FDA, US Pharma and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) requirements related to packaging Ability to work effectively in a matrix organisation across geographies and cultures Job Posting End Date 2026-08-19 Equal Opportunities Haleon are committed to mobilising our purpose in a way that represents the diverse consumers and communities who rely on our brands every day. It guides us in creating an inclusive culture, where different backgrounds and views are valued and respected – all in support of understanding and best serving the needs of our consumers and unleashing the full potential of our people. It’s important to us that Haleon is a place where all our employees feel they truly belong. During the application process, we may ask you to share some personal information, which is entirely voluntary. This information ensures we meet certain regulatory and reporting obligations and supports the development, refinement, and execution of our inclusion and belonging programmes that are open to all Haleon employees. The personal information you provide will be kept confidential, used only for legitimate business purposes, and will never be used in making any employment decisions, including hiring decisions. 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